PhD in Physics

The PhD in Physics prepares students to become independent researchers through advanced study in fields including astrophysics and gravitation, atomic, molecular and optical physics, biophysics, chemical physics, condensed matter and materials physics, nanoscience, physics education, planetary surface exploration, and subatomic physics. Students conduct original research under faculty supervision, with access to specialized laboratories, national research facilities, large-scale datasets, and advanced computational resources, and collaborate with organizations including TRIUMF, the Canadian Space Agency, and the Perimeter Institute. The program is delivered on-campus and normally takes four years to complete full-time, with an eight-year part-time option. Admission requires a master's degree in Physics (or equivalent), with a minimum average of B (75%); direct entry from a BSc, or transfer from an MSc program, is available for outstanding candidates.